Researchers have uncovered a vast and well-preserved network of ancient irrigation canals in the Eridu region of southern Mesopotamia, shedding new light on early farming practices. The research ...

However, the finds don’t make much sense given what experts understand of early Mesopotamia. It all comes down to location. Başur Höyük wasn’t a major cultural center; it was located on the ...

Researchers have uncovered a vast and well-preserved network of ancient irrigation canals in the Eridu region of southern Mesopotamia, shedding new light on early farming practices. The research team, ...

Credit: Antiquity (2025). Archaeologists have discovered a massive and well-preserved network of ancient irrigation canals in southern Mesopotamia, providing new insights into how early ...

At Ancient Origins, we believe that one of the most important fields of knowledge we can pursue as human beings is our beginnings. And while some people may seem content with the story as it stands, ...

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The figures appear to represent a married couple. Experts think the woman, who is holding laurel leaves, may have been a priestess April 2, 2025 2:29 p.m. Cool Finds Chemical analyses revealed ...

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Of all the mythical beasts conjured up by the creative minds of history, few are as well known as the unicorn. With the body ...